Acini(as ih' nie) the grape-like structure in the lobules of the breasts that produce milk.
Adenosis(ad" eh no' sis) any disease of the glands.
Adjuvant(ad'-joo vunt) therapy is cancer treatment given after the primary tumor has been removed by some other method.
Adrenal androgrens((uh-dree'-nul an'-dro-junz) steroids synthesized by the adrenal cortex that promote masculinization.
Alveoli(al-VEE-oh-ly) Tiny air sacs at the end of the bronchioles in the lungs.
AnesthesiaA loss of feeling or awareness caused by drugs or other substances. Anesthesia keeps patients from feeling pain during surgery or other procedures.
Aneuploid(an you ployd') describes an abnormal (not normal) amount of DNA in cells.
Apocrine Metaplasia(ay'-po-krin meh"-tuh-play'-shuh) occurs when tubules of the breast change from their normal epithelium (tissue) to that of an apocrine sweat gland.
Areola(a-REE-o-la) The area of dark-colored skin on the breast that surrounds the nipple.
Aspiration(as-per-AY-shun) Removal of fluid or tissue through a needle. Also, the accidental breathing in of food or fluid into the lungs.
Atypical(a-tip'ih-kul) irregular; not conformable to the type; an unusual type.